It's hard to make some Holy Ghost crazy noise in a room full of people trying to watch Good Morning, America

I went to the fitness center here this morning in preparation for the frozen custard I will eat later. Mmmm... And discovered that I'm not really a gym kind of a gal. 

When Kirk Franklin tells me, "Make some noise!" and "I can't hear you!" and "Clap your hands up here like this!" I tend to obey. 

But I noticed that people were looking at me rather than at Good Morning, America. And then there's the fact that it's hard to clap my hands and do the elliptical thing at the same time. Much easier to sing and clap while walking. Not so much flailing about to keep from falling off.

It was good to finish up and get outside (where it's HOT and HUMID, but okay because the water is so lovely) so I could sing nice and loud--the way it should be.

We made it to the lake, finally got into our place yesterday afternoon (the people who were renting it last week decided to extend their stay without telling anyone or answering the phone which required us to unpack for Saturday night, then repack, and then unpack again), did the big WalMart run for groceries (MANY bags of popsicles--I get it from my mother), and it finally feels like vacation has begun.

P.S. I got all your sweet comments this morning about the Sabbath. Thank you. I'm anxious to share more--and hear more about what works for you. But for now, I have the whole place to myself and I'm going to enjoy it!

Comments

[Kimberly]

"discovered that I'm not really a gym kind of a gal"
Hah! Me either! I was downstairs in the basement working out to Superchick on FULL BLAST on my headphones. They rock. I can sing at the top of my lungs, if I dare, and no one will care. I just don't want to wake anyone up!
BTW-Ricky enjoyed watching Kirk dancin'!

[Holly B.]

You make me laugh! Kirk Franklin is fun!

[Sarah Miller]

I'm right there with you girl! We went to a wedding on Saturday. We were practically the only family dancing. I was tempted to request some Kirk...knowing my girls would really go crazy. My husband put the kabash on that, so we rocked out to VBS songs for the whole 3 hours home! :) Love Kirk Franklin!
Oh yeah, I picked up Living Simply again for my annual read...I just love it! Thank you so much for writing it! I am making preparations for the Fall. Thank you!

[Jill]

It's hard not to make some noise when listening to Kirk Franklin.

[Dawn W]

I actually sighed out loud thinking about your vacation at the lake. We spent the afternoon on the water yesterday - trying to relax in this miserable TX heat. It worked! Now if we could just be there again today!

Blessings!

[Susan]

Have a great time at the lake! We're heading to the lake, but just for a day, on the 16th, to spend the day with bff, Lori and her family. Boating, eating, sunning, laughing...looking forward to it!

[Michele K]

I found your site a few months ago and have so enjoyed reading and learning from you. I was raised Catholic and have lost touch with my religion the last few years. Life felt too busy with being married and having a young daughter. Clearly that is when y ou need it the most! I didn't realize how much I missed it until I started reading your site. Thank you so much. I read your husbands book Wrecked this weekend and thought it was outstanding. Thanks to your family for sharing your thoughts and insights. You have really motivated me to put more effort into my faith and spiritual life.